10 phrases we should always say no matter how crazy our lives become

If there’s one restaurant I associate with togetherness, it’s Pizza Hut.

As a kid, Pizza Hut was THE place for birthday parties and school fundraisers. During sleepovers, parents would dial up a Pizza Hut delivery, and we’d crowd around laughing, joking and devouring slice after slice.

When a steaming pie landed on the table, life slowed down. At least, it used to.

Nevertheless, below are 10 phrases we should always find ourselves saying — no matter how crazy life becomes.

1. “Let’s get together for lunch.”

Sometimes, lunch with friends, colleagues or business associates is a breath of air in an otherwise manic workday. Who wants to sit at a desk for 8, 9 or 10 straight hours?

That’s a sure way to lose an appetite.

2. “That’s fine. It can wait.” (also will accept: “No rush”)

Just because we canhave it now doesn’t mean we need it now.

Yes, the Internet keeps us moving at lightning speed, but there’s nothing wrong with a rest stop along the information superhighway.

3. “I thought I’d call you to catch up. It’s been too long.”

Why spend 20 minutes on the phone with an old friend when we can just Gchat a few quick lines? Because instant messages and texts (even hilarious auto-corrects) aren’t the same as an actual conversation, and you and I both know that.

4. “I’m going to write a thank-you note…with pen and paper.”

Yes, handwritten notes are tedious, require actual postage and hurt your wrist. But think about it this way: fewer and fewer people actually do thank-you notes today, which makes the ones you write 10x more valuable than they once were.

5. “You have my undivided attention.”

It takes all the focus we can muster to look up from our cell phone, tablet, laptop, TV, iPod, Kindle, PS4, XBOX and Smartwatch to make eye contact and hear someone 100%.

And when it comes to Google Glass, forget about it. The technology is everywhere we try to look!

We’re up against a lot, but it’s worth the struggle.

6. “Sure, I can help you with that.”

The more you give, the more you get. And there’s nothing wrong with being busy helping others. That’s still allowed.